Rice Paper Almond Croissant

Ingredients

• 1 egg (for filling)
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 tbsp cashew or almond butter
• vanilla extract (generous dash)
• 0.5 cup almond flour
• 2 eggs (for pastry dip)
• maple syrup (dash)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 6 rice paper sheets
• flaked almonds (for topping)
• powdered monk fruit (for dusting)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients: 1 egg, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 1 tbsp cashew or almond butter, a generous dash of vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup almond flour. Mix until well combined and set aside.

2. 2

   In a shallow saucepan or wide dish, combine the pastry dipping ingredients: 2 eggs, a dash of maple syrup, and 1 tbsp coconut oil. Whisk together until smooth.

3. 3

   Take one rice paper sheet and dip it into the egg and coconut oil mixture until fully coated and softened.

4. 4

   Place the softened rice paper on a clean surface and add approximately one tablespoon of the prepared almond filling to the center.

5. 5

   Assemble the croissant by folding the rice paper over the filling and rolling it into a croissant shape as shown in the video. Repeat with the remaining rice paper sheets and filling.

6. 6

   Top each assembled croissant with flaked almonds, pressing them slightly into the surface so they stick.

7. 7

   Place the croissants in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 180°C (350°F).

8. 8

   Remove from the air fryer, top with a dusting of powdered monk fruit, and enjoy while warm.

Notes

The author mentions this is a great 'hyper fixation' sweet for those with dietary limitations. If you don't have monk fruit, powdered sugar can be used as a substitute for the topping. Ensure the rice paper is fully softened in the egg wash to prevent cracking during assembly.

Nutrition per serving

• croissant
• rice paper
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• dessert
• air fryer
• almond
• snack